COCONUT KEY LIME PIE // GF + Refined Sugar Free + Vegan | takefiveandthrive

You can indulge in this yummy creamy and tangy dessert! Its gluten free, refined sugar free, and vegan. It has only 11 ingredients Coconut Lime Pie! Crust ½ C almonds ½ C walnuts 1 C Toasted coconut (flakes or shreds) ½ C quinoa flakes (sub oats for non-gf version) 2 Tbsp coconut sugar 5 Tbsp (75g) melted coconut oil Filling ½ avocado ½ C soaked dates in boiling water 1 can light coconut milk Juice of 2 limes (small sized) 4 Tbsp corn starch (mixed with water to form a paste) Method Preheat oven 175°C Grease a standard pie plate with coconut oil and set aside Blend almonds and walnuts in food processor until a fine meal is achieved. Add toasted coconut, quinoa and sugar and blend until a loose dough is formed. Add oil and quickly blend to combine Press the dough into the prepared pie plate, making it even in all areas. Use a spoon to help press around the edges. Take your time and do a good job Bake 20-22 min until lightly golden, remove from oven and cool completely Blend dates (with water) and avocado until smooth (use a smoothie cup blender for best results) Combine coconut milk, lime juice and date mix in a med saucepan. Add cornstarch paste. Whisk until well combined. Heat stove to med and gently heat the filling, whisking constantly, the mix will begin to thicken. One it has reached a pudding like consistency and a visible ribbon appears when you lift the whisk, it is ready. Allow the filling to completely cool before adding it to the crust. Once cool, scoop filling into the crust, gently spreading with a spoon to even out. Grate some zest of lime on top for an added touch. Place in the fridge for 6 hours / the afternoon / overnight to set Cut, lift, and enjoy your creamy and zesty pie! Find me! E: [email protected] IG: @takefiveandthrive FB: www.facebook.com/takefiveandthrive.net